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Offline Shu

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The Price of Freedom
« on: June 10, 2011, 07:40:44 AM »
The cost in lives cannot be measured obviously but think about this for a moment. Thomas Jefferson thought a country should have a revolution every 20 years to keep the government honest. Now when you think about the economics of it maybe this is one case where he was wrong. Since a nation relies on a global market for economic growth who would do buisiness with a country in a semi constant state of revolution. Who would invest in the country's infra structure knowing it was going to be bombed every few years. How many technological advances we enjoy would not be here becuase of the constant sate of war.

A perfect example of the economic stunting is the middle east. With all the revolutions and government replacing they are suffering even more economic hardships. Create a revolution then hold your hand out begging for money and food. Look at Egypt for example.
Just a thought about the constant state of turmoil.

Indeed freedom does have a very expensive price.
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Re: The Price of Freedom
« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2011, 07:58:52 AM »
i feel very blessed to have lived my life in U.S.
one nation under god with liberty and justice for all. did we alway achieve that high goal..no
 but i can t think of another time in history that would have been better ..
change is constant,so i fear the great experiment may mostly be over..
let us both hope that this ole fart is dead wrong.
yall have a good day an love you fellow man..
God bless..
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Re: The Price of Freedom
« Reply #2 on: June 10, 2011, 08:04:09 AM »
maybe he made a typo and meant 200 years.   IT'S TIME.
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Re: The Price of Freedom
« Reply #3 on: June 10, 2011, 08:36:31 AM »
maybe he agreeded with Washington and no forgiien entanglements ?
maybe he hoped for revolution at the polls
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Re: The Price of Freedom
« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2011, 06:54:30 AM »
Quote from: SHOOTALL on June 10, 2011, 08:36:31 AM
maybe he agreeded with Washington and no forgiien entanglements ?
maybe he hoped for revolution at the polls
Well, we had one Nov 2008.
If we're lucky, we'll get another and President Paul can see to things.
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Re: The Price of Freedom
« Reply #5 on: June 13, 2011, 07:36:59 AM »
PRESIDENT PAUL.  Yer dreamin.  He dont have a snoballs chance in hades.
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Re: The Price of Freedom
« Reply #6 on: June 13, 2011, 07:55:08 AM »
Quote from: coldmold on June 13, 2011, 07:36:59 AM
PRESIDENT PAUL.  Yer dreamin.  He dont have a snoballs chance in hades.

Maybe not, but he's go my support.
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Re: The Price of Freedom
« Reply #7 on: June 13, 2011, 02:47:07 PM »
Regardless, what is needed is a stable government that has the confidence of the people.
Winning the confidence of the people is no easy matter. A shift back to America first would be nice IMHO. I think America does need to project power abroad but we need to stay out of other countries business.
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